**Job Details**:
**Location**
Bendigo
**Salary**
Up to AU$58.50 per hour
**Job Type**
Full Time
**Ref**
BBBH100180_1679896553
**Contact**
Samuel Beckett
**Posted**
about 1 hour ago
**The opportunity**
Our client is a community focused federal government agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for a Freedom of Information Delegate to join the Parliamentary, Ministerial and FOI branch.
12-month initial Labour Hire contract with the opportunity to extend. APS 6 level role offering an hourly rate of $58.50 + Super.
The position will be based out of Bendigo, offering 2 days working from home, with the remaining 3 on site. 37.5-hour work weeks, with 8-hour days expected.
**Your responsibilities will include**:
- Being responsible for FOI matters including consulting with relevant line areas, making FOI decisions and ensuring all matters, including complex and sensitive matters, are recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Managing the priorities of clients and available resources to deliver results on time and within budget.
- Mentoring and supporting, where necessary, FOI Action Officers to ensure timely processing of FOI requests.
- Preparing and contributing to a range of other material including briefing material for Ministers, Board papers, media releases, reports to Parliamentary committees, and correspondence.
- Supporting the development of systems, processes and practical tools including delivering training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
- Assisting and making PIA decisions as a PIA delegate where required.
**About you**
- ** Australian citizenship is a requirement to be eligible for this position**
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions under Freedom of Information legislation in relation to requests for access to documents.
Proven experience managing demanding and changing workloads and competing priorities.
- Highly developed communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Have a keen eye for detail, with a high degree of self-motivation to prioritise and complete tasks within specified timeframes
- Thrive in a busy workplace with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
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